Apumayo offers rafting trips on the most amazing rivers in Peru; the Vilcanota River, Apurimac River, Tambopata river and the Marañon the grand canyon of South America. We have changing rooms and toilet facilities available. This section is best for adventurers seeking the most whitewater action. After a brief period practicing on the flat parts of the river, we will start our journey on easy whitewater, while we admire the spectacular view of the mountains and archaeological remains. White Water Rafting Rafting starts in Peru on the '80s with some first decent of the deepest canyons of Peru. Urubamba River White Water Rafting - Peru : An excellent river to raft on, the Urubamba River offers rapids up to the level of Class III to V. Wanting a change of pace, I decided that a contrast to hiking Cusco would be rafting Cusco. This exciting whitewater rafting expedition is rated among the bestworld-classlass rivers. I love Peru.. THE INSPIRATION: White Water Rafting Cusco, Peru: the Apurimac River. Here you’ll find our favorite white water rafting options for all experience levels. We then set off at 2000 meters. Rafters paddle through lush, green lowland river valleys and ancient cities. We start our trip from Cusco 3,300 mts. driving for 4 hours across the Andes down to the Apurimac River, ( in the native quechua language meaning Speaker of the Gods ). It will take us about two hours to prepare all the equipment, using only state of the art self-bailing rafts and catarafts. The Chuquiqwana Section of the Urubamba is full of fun whitewater adventure for any skill level. The level of water depends on seasonal flows. White water rafting is particularly good, with a practically limitless number of rivers to explore, and many excellent opportunities all across across the country suitable for both beginners and experienced rafters. My husband and I are going to Peru in October and we were planning on going white water rafting along the Urubamba River near Ollantaytambo, but I just read in Lonely Planet that the water there is smelly and polluted and may ruin the experience.Has anyone gone and did you find this to be the case? Here you will receive your rafting equipment and a safety briefing. I had never been white water rafting before, but had always thought it looked like fun. Apurimac River Rafting Overview. This river is also the most direct source of the Amazon River, making it the longest river in the world. If so, we will change our plans and do something different that day. I had flown over the Nasca lines, hiked the Inca Trail, marveled at Machu Picchu and visited all of the Incan ruins around Cusco.